Reinforced blow-molded bumpers
US6692064B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/1853
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a blow-molded vehicle part and a blow-molding process for generating a one-piece vehicle part with improved strength, aesthetic appearance and reduced weight and cost. The blow-molded vehicle part includes a front vehicle part portion and a back vehicle part portion, wherein the front vehicle part and the back vehicle part have at least an outer unreinforced layer of a thermoplastic that forms a smooth outer surface of the vehicle part and a reinforced inner layer.
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